Paladin 4942 GripPack SurePunch Pro Installer's Kit with Data SureStrip, SurePunch® Pro with 66/110 Blade, Scissors, SurePunch Pro and Detachable Light

by Connectool Inc. (Paladin Tools Brand)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

4942 GripPack SurePunch Pro Installer's Kit All the tools you need to install or maintain telecommunications and datacommunications networks in a new PVC pouch that keeps your tools handy and ready to go! Kit contains: GripPack Quick-Release Tool Holster, Data SureStrip UTP/STP and flat satin cutter/stripper, Datacomm scissors, Reversable 110/66 blade, SurePunch Pro punchdown tool handle, SurePunch Pro detachable LED light with batteries. Designed for the specific needs of installers, the GripPack not only holds the essential tools you use constantly throughout the day, but we added several features to the holster: Easy-on, easy-off with quick release belt clip, Belt clip swivels so the holster moves with you and the tools stay out of the way, Form fitted PVC ensures that tools don't fall out.

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TOOLS PALADIN GRIPPACK PRO INSTALL

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 2.5 x 7.5 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000E24HHG
• Item model number: 4942
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,335 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #62 in Home Improvement > Electrical > Tools & Testers > Cable Insertion & Extraction Tools

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good enough for the occasional user, February 4, 2009

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Jacob H "avid reader and tech junkie" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Paladin 4942 GripPack SurePunch Pro Installer's Kit with Data SureStrip, SurePunch® Pro with 66/110 Blade, Scissors, SurePunch Pro and Detachable Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

I only really need a punch tool very infrequently. I'm perfectly happy with this, but if I was using it every day, I wouldn't be.

The punch tool works well enough. The scissors are very high quality. Otherwise most of the kit feels kinda cheap for the price, the clip generally falls off the pack if you stick it in your toolbox or sit it down, and it can be hard to get tools out of the case in a hurry, especially if you put a sharpie in the marker hole. The included led light is ok in a pinch, but not good for that much. The only real gem in this thing is the data stripper, which is very well made and works like a charm on cat5 and similar UTP / STP cables. I got it on sale for a good price, I would not pay the normal Amazon price for it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, good execution, poor service from manufacturer, December 12, 2008

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J. Berger "geek, not nerd" (Hoover, Al United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paladin 4942 GripPack SurePunch Pro Installer's Kit with Data SureStrip, SurePunch® Pro with 66/110 Blade, Scissors, SurePunch Pro and Detachable Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

The good:
I selected the sure punch pro because my ancient MaBell (bellsouth) punchdown tool had died. Too many times it slipped from my hand and hit the floor because of the slick exterior. That is not an issue with the sure punch, the grippy exterior surface is both comfortable and functional.

The little light looks like a gimmick, but it actually locks onto the tool and is very handy in a pinch.

The grip pack itself is a great time save and the design keeps all your punchdown tools in the right place, even upside down.

The bad:
The metal belt clip falls off everytime I remove the pack. It's a painful oversight from an otherwise very good design for the pack. I spend time searching my toolbag for the clip everytime I need to use the pack.

The ugly:
The built-in hook tool broke on first use, it was defective from manufacturing. I don't really hold that against the maker, as things just break sometimes. But the ONLY repair option is to return the tool and wait for them to repair and replace. I was told about 2 weeks for the turn around. There is no advanced exchange option available, even if you offer to pay full retail for the replacement unit. At present I'm finishing up a project so I can't send the tool off for a two week vacation without a spare and the manufacturer has no alternative plan for service.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good kit to take along., March 12, 2008

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Nukedude "Travelling Techie" (Everett, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paladin 4942 GripPack SurePunch Pro Installer's Kit with Data SureStrip, SurePunch® Pro with 66/110 Blade, Scissors, SurePunch Pro and Detachable Light (Tools & Home Improvement)

This kit has helped keep needed tools close at hand. Just add an AA Maglite, I put an LED mod into mine, a spudger and you are set. Punchdown tool works very well and has additional items the more popular models lack. The scissors appear to be Klein but are marked Paladin. Cut very well and hold their edge. The Data SureStrip stripper works well on Cat5e and even on RG-58 coax. Black rubber type case hold thins securely. Sometimes it is hard to get the Sharpie in mine out. (Get one of these too for your kit. Cheaper than paying $5 more for that to be included.) Belt buckle is not the most secure when not actually attached to a belt, but once on your belt it will not fall off. Rotates so it won't get in the way while driving or seated. Recommend this for those who need a portable kit with must have tools or as a spare to their big tool box. Price is comparable with everyone else. And the color will be different than those blue and yellow units you see everywhere, so you will know who walked off with your tools of multiple techs are on site.